LIVERPOOL council office workers took to the streets today to brush up on their cleaning skills.

The 10-strong team expected to get their hands dirty blasting graffiti, clearing fly tips, delivering skips, washing the streets and upgrading street lighting.

The aim was to get first-hand experience of the Neighbourhood Renewal work they manage.

They were joined by workers from the council's street cleansing contractors, Enterprise Liverpool.

Martin Joyce, Enterprise Liverpool managing director, said: "We welcome the opportunity to have the Neighbourhood Renewal Team on board for the day. I know they'll put in maximum effort and make it a very positive experience."

Cllr Flo Clucas, executive member for Neighbourhood Services, said: "The Neighbourhood Renewal fund is helping Liverpool become a cleaner, greener place to live. The job swop will help the staff who manage it see what life is like on the front-line, and the difference it is making to the city."